August 25, 2021

Are Your Mediation Strategies Outdated?

Mediation is constantly evolving. Make sure you’re up to date on all the latest techniques, styles, and vocabulary with our primer. READ NOW » Related Content Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine Resource Kit (Federal) See our...
August 18, 2021

Why Zoom Depositions Are Likely Inadmissible

With remote depositions having become the norm during the pandemic, some attorneys have assumed that Zoom depositions are admissible in court. Learn why they might be very wrong. READ NOW » Related Content Notice of Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition (Federal...
August 11, 2021

The One Thing You Should Never Do When Working With In-House Counsel

To maintain a good (and hopefully growing) relationship with in-house counsel, you must carefully set and manage expectations. Read our best practices, including the biggest no-no. READ NOW » Related Content Client Intake Form (Federal) Find a client...
August 05, 2021

Attorney Steve Cohen Proves You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Almost everyone believes in the law. But when a jury summons shows up in the mail, excuses often take precedence over beliefs. Not so for Steve Cohen. “I’m the only *** you’ll ever meet who never tried to get out of jury duty,” he said...
August 05, 2021

Attorney Dominic Donovan on Mission Statements & Law Firm Culture

“I went to law school to do public interest work,” attorney Dominic Donovan explains. And upon graduation he accepted a position as guardian ad litem counsel in Ohio. “I loved the work and it was great litigation experience—but the burnout...
August 04, 2021

What Do the Tokyo Olympics and Summary Judgment Have in Common?

Like this year’s Olympics, which see the introduction of 3x3 basketball and freestyle BMX, your approach to summary judgment cannot be static. Outdistance the competition with our practice note on summary judgment survival skills. READ NOW » Related...
July 28, 2021

Slack to the Future: When Discovery Requests Ask for Slack Data

With Slack bursting onto the corporate scene during the pandemic, you can expect to see discovery requests seeking Slack Data. Make sure you’re prepared to handle these unique discovery demands. READ NOW » Related Content E-discovery: Planning...
July 21, 2021

Show Me, Show Me, Show Me How to Draft a Discovery Subpoena

When you’re looking to discover information from a nonparty, check out our guidance for drafting subpoenas so that yours reads just like heaven. READ NOW » Related Content E-discovery: Planning for and Conducting E-Discovery (Federal) Learn...
July 14, 2021

When Even Gandhi Would Seek Rule 11 Sanctions

We know discretion is the better part of valor, but some adversaries have it coming to them. Learn all about putting your best foot forward with motions for Rule 11 sanctions. READ NOW » Related Content E-discovery: Planning for and Conducting E-discovery...
July 07, 2021

Tips for Mastering Virtual Court Hearings

Check out our best practices for litigating in the virtual realm. READ NOW » Related Content Litigation Strategies in the Age of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Read about strategies for dealing with the disruptions to your practice brought on by the pandemic...
June 30, 2021

We See You, In-House Counsel

Your in-house job is often worlds apart from your old law firm gig, so check out our In-House Civil Litigation Resource Kit to find just what you’re looking for. READ NOW » Related Content E-discovery: Planning for and Conducting E-discovery...
June 22, 2021

Loose Lips (on Facebook) Sink Lawsuits

Social media discovery can be a gold mine for your case, but courts are reluctant to honor blanket requests and unfettered access to a social media account. Check out our best practices for obtaining social media content. READ NOW » Related Content ...
June 15, 2021

Love Means Never Having to Draft a Document Retention Policy From Scratch

We know it’s tough when you’re used to drafting complaints and document requests, but now you have to build out a document retention policy. Instead of starting from square one, go straight to the answer key with our form. READ NOW » Related...
June 07, 2021

Cases Settle Before Trial, Right?

While it’s true that most cases settle before trial, your case might not. If your upcoming trial date is creeping closer, check out our trial preparation practice note. READ NOW » Related Content Opening Statements and Closing Arguments (Federal...
June 01, 2021

Don’t Let Unknown Unknowns Derail Your Next Court Hearing

Donald Rumsfeld could have been talking about the new world of virtual litigation when he said the most daunting challenges are the ones we don’t know we don’t know. Check out our virtual litigation primer before your next proceeding and turn the unknown...